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The Consensus on the Diagnosis and Management of Congenital Hypothyroidism in Term Neonates
oleh: Mahin Hashemipour, Ali Rabbani, Afagh Hassanzadeh Rad, Setila Dalili
Format: | Article |
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Diterbitkan: | Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01 |
Deskripsi
Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is one of the most treatable endocrine disorders in infants and children that can influence the function of many organs in the body. On-time diagnosis and treatment can prevent the adverse effects of thyroid hormone deficiency on the child's neurodevelopment. There are many challenges in screening, post-screening, diagnosis, and managing this disorder. Therefore, this article aimed to mention updated information on this issue. Although there are different approaches for the treatment of hypothyroidism, the authors decided to create a national approach based on the conditions of our country.